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DOJ drops litigation challenging state immigration enforcement laws

  1. Original Date Announced

    March 14, 2025

    The Department of Justice filed a notice of voluntary dismissal of its lawsuit challenging Iowa Senate File 2340, a law that makes unlawful reentry a crime under state law, requires state judges to order the removal of certain noncitizens from the country, and mandates that state officials carry out those removal orders. DOJ argued the Iowa law is preempted by federal law and violates the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution. United States v. Iowa, 24-CV-00162 (S.D. Iowa).

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    2024.03.14 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
  2. Effective Date

    March 14, 2025
  3. Subsequent Trump and Court Action(s)

    • March 18, 2025

      2025.03.18 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal

      The Department of Justice filed a notice of voluntary dismissal of its lawsuit challenging Texas Senate Bill 4, a law that makes unlawful entry and reentry a crime under state law, permits state judges and magistrates to order the removal of certain noncitizens from the country, and mandates that state officials carry out those removal orders. DOJ argued the Iowa law is preempted by federal law and violates the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution. United States v. Texas, 24-CV-00008 (W.D. Tex).

      *see litigation note above*

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Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Trump Administration Action: Change in Practice
Subject Matter: Enforcement
Agencies Affected: DOJ

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